Shangguan Wanning came to the Prince's Mansion to check on Mu Jingrui's injuries. He could sense that the atmosphere in the entire mansion had changed.
She came to Mu Jingrui's room and saw Mu Jingrui sitting cross-legged in the room practicing qigong and regulating his breathing.
"I have arranged for someone to take you out of the city."
Mu Jingrui heard Shangguan Wanning's footsteps, opened his eyes, got out of bed, and slowly walked to her.
He stretched out his hand and wanted to stroke Shangguan Wanning's face, but his hand was raised in the air and finally he put it down.
"Please sit down and I will give you another acupuncture. Regardless of whether it helps you or not, it is my best effort."
Shangguan Wanning never thought that the two of them would end up like this.
Mu Jingrui nodded silently and let Shangguan Wanning take off his clothes.
Neither of them spoke until Shangguan Wanning pulled the silver needle out of Mu Jingrui's body.
Mu Jingrui felt relieved and let out a long sigh.
"What are your plans?" Shangguan Wanning asked in a low voice.
"I want to assist the prince in his final fight."
"But... you are in no condition to command a battle. Have you ever thought about getting away from this troubled place while you still have a chance?"
"Ning'er, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been very kind to me and has promoted me. Moreover, he is my brother-in-law. For both my own sake and for my sister's, I cannot just walk away. I also know that some things are impossible, but..."
Mu Jingrui's eyes were a little dim. He finally held Shangguan Wanning's hand and gazed at her gently.
"The only thing I'm thankful for now is that I didn't marry you. At least... there's still hope for your future."
Shangguan Wanning lowered her head and a bitter smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
hope?
What hope does she have?
"Let's go." Mu Jingrui's warm palm gently covered Shangguan Wanning's face, "If I can survive, I will definitely look for you. Then..."
Mu Jingrui didn't continue speaking.
There was a knock on the door and a guard walked in.
"Master Mu, the carriage is ready."
"Got it." Mu Jingrui waved his hand and dismissed the guards. "Ning'er, someone will protect your safety along the way. Take care of yourself, and we will meet again."
Shangguan Wanning felt calm in her heart. She looked up at Mu Jingrui and whispered, "Remember what you said to me now. We... must see each other again in the future."
Mu Jingrui felt Shangguan Wanning's expectations for him, and he felt that she had forgiven him.
But he no longer has that much time to spend with her.
Shangguan Wanning reluctantly let go of Mu Jingrui's hand and walked out of the room before tears fell.
A figure flashed by and came to Mu Jingrui's side.
"You escort Ning'er out of the capital."
Mu Jingrui didn't even turn his head, and his tone was a little distant.
"Sir, the situation is critical right now. Please let me stay by your side to help you..."
Chu Xiaolian didn't want to leave Mu Jingrui's side, especially under such circumstances.
Even if she died, she wanted to be closer to Mu Jingrui.
"Either, listen to me and go protect Ning'er, or, leave immediately. In any case, I don't want to see you again."
After Mu Jingrui finished speaking, he turned away.
Chu Xiaolian looked at his receding back, her vision blurred by tears.
She knew very well that Mu Jingrui's physical condition would not allow him to leave Shangguan Wanning.
However, he would rather linger on the brink of life and death than let Shangguan Wanning take risks.
His affection for Shangguan Wanning made her jealous and sad.
Under the emperor's relentless pressure, Xiao Yujue finally launched a mutiny. He assembled the troops outside the city and the men of the Shenji Camp, trying to force the emperor to restore his status as the crown prince and make the emperor abdicate on the pretext of being ill.
The emperor seemed to be prepared. The court officials and the imperial guards responded quickly. The two sides were in a stalemate inside and outside the city, and the entire capital was under curfew.
With the assistance and cover of his trusted subordinates, Huo Gang successfully sneaked into the Sky Prison.
Perhaps the situation outside was too chaotic, so the guards in the Heavenly Prison were not as strict as before.
Huo Gang knocked down several guards who were guarding inside and searched for Lu Xiangzi in each cell.
"Divine Doctor Lu... Divine Doctor Lu..."
Huo Gang saw Lu Xiangzi lying on the dark and damp ground in the east cell, and he was overjoyed.
Lu Xiangzi heard the sound, stretched and sat up.
"Hey, is that you?"
"Dr. Lu, I finally found you. I am here to rescue you on the orders of the young lady."
As Huo Gang spoke, he drew his sword and swung it to cut the chains on the prison door.
"I knew that my love for that girl was not in vain."
"Let's go." Seeing Lu Xiangzi sitting there motionless, Huo Gang couldn't help but urge him.
Lu Xiangzi shook his head, his face full of helplessness.
"They broke my legs and I couldn't walk at all."
Huo Gang's face changed slightly. It was hard for him to imagine that the old man in front of him could endure such great pain and still talk to him without changing his expression.
"I'll carry you."
Huo Gang squatted down, picked up Lu Xiangzi and ran out.
When they evacuated, they alerted the patrolling guards.
"Kill them." Huo Gang's eyes were firm, and he lowered his voice and said, "Divine Doctor Lu, hold on to me."
In an instant, swords flashed and countless sharp arrows controlled by archers shot towards them.
Huo Gang always kept in mind the task entrusted to him by Shangguan Wanning, and he tried his best to protect Lu Xiangzi.
Despite the cover of his other companions, Huo Gang was still hit by two arrows.
He gritted his teeth and pulled out the arrow, then quickly escaped from the prison with Lu Xiangzi on his back.
However, the noise they made had attracted countless imperial guards, who surrounded and intercepted them.
"Go south. Turn left at the end and walk through the corridor. There will be a flash door. Jump through it and keep going north. You will reach the west gate. It happens to be a shift change at this time, so it will be easier for us to get out."
Lu Xiangzi whispered in Huo Gang's ear.
"Senior, how do you know the way to the imperial palace?" Huo Gang asked curiously.
"Why do you care how I know? Just do as I say."
Huo Gang did not refute. He followed the route guided by Lu Xiangzi, and indeed there were fewer pursuers.
but……
Huo Gang staggered and almost fell to the ground.
"Boy, put me down. You've lost too much blood and need to find a place to rest. Otherwise you'll bleed to death."
"Don't worry, senior. I'm fine. Even if I die, I will send you out to reunite with the young lady."
Huo Gang gritted his teeth and stood up again. Suddenly, he heard messy and noisy footsteps all around.
He looked around anxiously and saw a house nearby, so he quickly hid inside.
It seemed like a woodshed, and the air was filled with a damp and rotten smell.
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